Feingold? He will never be a viable candidate for President. Losing his bid for a third term in the US Senate has sealed his fate in politics. I should know, I am one of the smart Wisconsinites who voted for Ron Johnson.
Hillary Clinton is the only one with the best shot to defeat Barack Obama in the primaries. No other Democrat is man enough. They're all weak-kneed.
Will Democrats Run Against Obama in 2012? Who May Run Against Obama On The Republican Ticket?
chaoskitty123
2011/04/04 01:42:36
Well, it seems several leftwingers have made posts on this site about Republicans being afraid to run against Obama in 2012... they need to look closer to home as many Democrats are angry with Obama and there is now a rift even among Liberals after his actions where Libya is concerned. Much as Ted Kennedy split against Jimmy Carter after the midterm elections and then ran against him in the 1980 elections, there are several prominent Democrats planning to run against Obama.
The most prominent of these seems to be Dennis Kucinich who, as some of you may recall, called for the impeachment of Obama over the Libya fiasco. Russ Feingold may have lost in November, but he too is being considered as he's certainly free now to make such a run. While he says he will not run against Obama in 2012, he is strongly supportive that someone must run against him leading many to think he could talk himself into the job if he doesn't see others doing it over the next several months.
But the most amazing possibility is California Governor Jerry Brown as people who know him are saying he's considering a run after coming to the view as Governor that there's not much he can actually do as Governor to resolve California's problems... but as President he would have the power to do this as he would focus inward on domestic issues and withdraw us from foreign conflicts.
Howard Dean has stated he will not run against Obama but his stand against Obamacare and his anger concerning Obama's record on foreign military affairs have some of his insiders thinking he may give it a run with people like Keith Olbermann openly calling on him to do so.
In fact, some Democrats like Dick Morris say the situation in Libya has so angered many on the left that if a Democrat doesn't run against him to fire up the Democrat Party... it all but guarantees a Republican victory because many Democrats will not be voting in 2012 just as we saw many of them not vote in 2010. Democrats are demoralized, they have lost faith in the President and many now view that voting for him is like casting a vote for George Bush jr because his policies have been almost identical to the ex President.
Then there's Michael Bloomberg who many feel will run as an Independent for the 2012 election and if he does, it will split the Democrat vote... something the media isn't talking about because they don't want people to think about that possibility. While Bloomberg denies he will run, he is a Liberal on Social issues and a Conservative on economic issues... and many around him say he is very disappointed with Barack Obama's Presidency even stating he supports replacing Obama in 2012 with a more qualified Democrat leading some to think if he doesn't see that happening, he may change his mind and run as an Independent.
Then There Are The Republicans Who May Surprise You
While the left seems to think they have this won and Republicans are on
the run, several Republicans have already stated their intent to run. They felt the same way in October 2010 as well... didn't quite work out the way they anticipated.
Herman Cain has announced he will run for the Presidency in 2012. Articulate, strong willed and drawing support from black voters across party lines are all his strong points. He is an extremely capable man in all areas including economics having served well as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Cain is a man to be feared because he is well versed on almost every issue important to the country and he is not indecisive. Cain is also a main who has no issue being up front and proving himself rather than letting others defend him as is the case with President Obama.
Michelle Bachmann may also run which Democrats overlook as like Obama in 2007 who only announced his intent to possibly run, Bachmann has announced her intent to possibly run. While she has detractors mostly among Democrats, that can be factored out as these Democrats wouldn't vote for any Republican regardless. She has charisma, experience as a lawyer and is a very dominant personality within the Republican Party who has the ability to unite the Republicans and pull Independent votes.
Jon Huntsman jr, a Republican in Obama's Administration announced in December / early January he was considering announcing he would run but would have to resign his office as US Ambassador to China first... he resigned in February http://www.politicsdaily.com/2011/01/31/jon-huntsman-quits-am... and is a very strong candidate against Obama on the issues.
Fred Karger, a Republican gay rights activist, has announced he may run as well which could spell big trouble for Democrats as if he does run, it has been speculated that if he loses... he might become the VP candidate of several other Republicans should they win the nomination.
Virginia Governor Bob McDonell is another serious candidate who is flying under the national media spotlight who has the support of most prominent Republican candidates for his efforts to help Republicans win in November 2010.
Donald Trump has announced a possible run he seems very serious about. Trumps strengths are that people know he will do what he says, he has connections that no other Presidential candidate possesses where the economy is concerned to greatly aid him in successfully doing what he says and he will fire anyone in his cabinet who does not do their job if he wins.
Ron Paul is a possibility as it is known he strongly opposes the Obama Administration and that unlike any other candidate, his supporters come from across all political and ideological lines. Many believe he's the only man capable of doing the job of President in these troubled times who can get the job done. His traits are well documented and unlike most candidates, his views are also well documented because he doesn't lie about what he thinks.
Candidates to ignore and why some are hesitant
While the media focuses on front runners like Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich... these candidates are reluctant to announce they will run. The reason isn't that they fear losing, the reason is that there are so many potential candidates among the Republicans who have to be evaluated as at present, there are more than twenty prominent Republicans who have a serious chance of winning on the issues rather than their personality. Sarah Palin is not a serious candidate as she has used her status to gain more fame as a celebrity. Newt Gingrich has all but destroyed his chances before even getting started which is good for Republicans as he appeals more to the extreme fringe and will be divisive. Mitt Romney does not believe he will win the Republican primary from what insiders are saying which is leading to reservations on his part about announcing. Mike Huckabee had a very bitter experience in 2008 running against the other Republicans which he has parlayed into a successful tv career as a political pundit which many feel he is reluctant to abandon.
The Democrats looking at Republican candidates are misreading what they are seeing as they aren't afraid of Obama... they are weighing in against their fellow Republican candidates waiting to see who will step forward first and then weigh their chances against them. Some are even waiting to see if any Democrats will emerge to take on Obama as that also has to be factored in.
We should know by July who will be running for the Republicans and if there will be Democrats who will emerge to take on Obama because the Republican debates are scheduled to begin in May and few serious candidates would wait beyond July to toss in their hats as primaries begin in February 2012 and if candidates wait beyond July they will not have momentum to win the primaries.
While an early announcement helps, the fact is that the primaries have nothing to do with the other political party and candidates considering a run have taken part in debates n the past only to back out before the primaries.
Then there's the fact some states may cancel or delay primaries http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/14/election-2012-strugg... which both parties are factoring in and the mainstream media isn't talking about.
So there's a lot more going on in this election than anyone is looking at who doesn't try to see the big picture but base their views on reacting to what they hear rather than actually thinking about it and trying to understand.
Will Obama face Democrat opposition... we don't know.
Will the primaries take place as scheduled... we don't know.
Will a Republican front runner in the media be replaced by a dark horse with actual voters... again, we do not know.
With what it will cost to win the 2012 elections in a bad economy, our leaders would be irresponsible to rush in without certain guarantees which is why Donald Trump can more easily toss in his hat if he wants to rune... because he's got the money to do it. The others have no guarantees including Obama who doesn't know just yet if Democrats will put another candidate against him.
The most prominent of these seems to be Dennis Kucinich who, as some of you may recall, called for the impeachment of Obama over the Libya fiasco. Russ Feingold may have lost in November, but he too is being considered as he's certainly free now to make such a run. While he says he will not run against Obama in 2012, he is strongly supportive that someone must run against him leading many to think he could talk himself into the job if he doesn't see others doing it over the next several months.
But the most amazing possibility is California Governor Jerry Brown as people who know him are saying he's considering a run after coming to the view as Governor that there's not much he can actually do as Governor to resolve California's problems... but as President he would have the power to do this as he would focus inward on domestic issues and withdraw us from foreign conflicts.
Howard Dean has stated he will not run against Obama but his stand against Obamacare and his anger concerning Obama's record on foreign military affairs have some of his insiders thinking he may give it a run with people like Keith Olbermann openly calling on him to do so.
In fact, some Democrats like Dick Morris say the situation in Libya has so angered many on the left that if a Democrat doesn't run against him to fire up the Democrat Party... it all but guarantees a Republican victory because many Democrats will not be voting in 2012 just as we saw many of them not vote in 2010. Democrats are demoralized, they have lost faith in the President and many now view that voting for him is like casting a vote for George Bush jr because his policies have been almost identical to the ex President.
Then there's Michael Bloomberg who many feel will run as an Independent for the 2012 election and if he does, it will split the Democrat vote... something the media isn't talking about because they don't want people to think about that possibility. While Bloomberg denies he will run, he is a Liberal on Social issues and a Conservative on economic issues... and many around him say he is very disappointed with Barack Obama's Presidency even stating he supports replacing Obama in 2012 with a more qualified Democrat leading some to think if he doesn't see that happening, he may change his mind and run as an Independent.
Then There Are The Republicans Who May Surprise You
While the left seems to think they have this won and Republicans are on
the run, several Republicans have already stated their intent to run. They felt the same way in October 2010 as well... didn't quite work out the way they anticipated.
Herman Cain has announced he will run for the Presidency in 2012. Articulate, strong willed and drawing support from black voters across party lines are all his strong points. He is an extremely capable man in all areas including economics having served well as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Cain is a man to be feared because he is well versed on almost every issue important to the country and he is not indecisive. Cain is also a main who has no issue being up front and proving himself rather than letting others defend him as is the case with President Obama.
Michelle Bachmann may also run which Democrats overlook as like Obama in 2007 who only announced his intent to possibly run, Bachmann has announced her intent to possibly run. While she has detractors mostly among Democrats, that can be factored out as these Democrats wouldn't vote for any Republican regardless. She has charisma, experience as a lawyer and is a very dominant personality within the Republican Party who has the ability to unite the Republicans and pull Independent votes.
Jon Huntsman jr, a Republican in Obama's Administration announced in December / early January he was considering announcing he would run but would have to resign his office as US Ambassador to China first... he resigned in February http://www.politicsdaily.com/2011/01/31/jon-huntsman-quits-am... and is a very strong candidate against Obama on the issues.
Fred Karger, a Republican gay rights activist, has announced he may run as well which could spell big trouble for Democrats as if he does run, it has been speculated that if he loses... he might become the VP candidate of several other Republicans should they win the nomination.
Virginia Governor Bob McDonell is another serious candidate who is flying under the national media spotlight who has the support of most prominent Republican candidates for his efforts to help Republicans win in November 2010.
Donald Trump has announced a possible run he seems very serious about. Trumps strengths are that people know he will do what he says, he has connections that no other Presidential candidate possesses where the economy is concerned to greatly aid him in successfully doing what he says and he will fire anyone in his cabinet who does not do their job if he wins.
Ron Paul is a possibility as it is known he strongly opposes the Obama Administration and that unlike any other candidate, his supporters come from across all political and ideological lines. Many believe he's the only man capable of doing the job of President in these troubled times who can get the job done. His traits are well documented and unlike most candidates, his views are also well documented because he doesn't lie about what he thinks.
Candidates to ignore and why some are hesitant
While the media focuses on front runners like Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich... these candidates are reluctant to announce they will run. The reason isn't that they fear losing, the reason is that there are so many potential candidates among the Republicans who have to be evaluated as at present, there are more than twenty prominent Republicans who have a serious chance of winning on the issues rather than their personality. Sarah Palin is not a serious candidate as she has used her status to gain more fame as a celebrity. Newt Gingrich has all but destroyed his chances before even getting started which is good for Republicans as he appeals more to the extreme fringe and will be divisive. Mitt Romney does not believe he will win the Republican primary from what insiders are saying which is leading to reservations on his part about announcing. Mike Huckabee had a very bitter experience in 2008 running against the other Republicans which he has parlayed into a successful tv career as a political pundit which many feel he is reluctant to abandon.
The Democrats looking at Republican candidates are misreading what they are seeing as they aren't afraid of Obama... they are weighing in against their fellow Republican candidates waiting to see who will step forward first and then weigh their chances against them. Some are even waiting to see if any Democrats will emerge to take on Obama as that also has to be factored in.
We should know by July who will be running for the Republicans and if there will be Democrats who will emerge to take on Obama because the Republican debates are scheduled to begin in May and few serious candidates would wait beyond July to toss in their hats as primaries begin in February 2012 and if candidates wait beyond July they will not have momentum to win the primaries.
While an early announcement helps, the fact is that the primaries have nothing to do with the other political party and candidates considering a run have taken part in debates n the past only to back out before the primaries.
Then there's the fact some states may cancel or delay primaries http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/14/election-2012-strugg... which both parties are factoring in and the mainstream media isn't talking about.
So there's a lot more going on in this election than anyone is looking at who doesn't try to see the big picture but base their views on reacting to what they hear rather than actually thinking about it and trying to understand.
Will Obama face Democrat opposition... we don't know.
Will the primaries take place as scheduled... we don't know.
Will a Republican front runner in the media be replaced by a dark horse with actual voters... again, we do not know.
With what it will cost to win the 2012 elections in a bad economy, our leaders would be irresponsible to rush in without certain guarantees which is why Donald Trump can more easily toss in his hat if he wants to rune... because he's got the money to do it. The others have no guarantees including Obama who doesn't know just yet if Democrats will put another candidate against him.
Top Opinion
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DanielBruski 2011/04/04 02:43:18
brother Michael P Evanhoe got Jerry Brown elected and is a friend of Nancy Pelosi who is for me a Political Hack to say the least, My Father Carl R. Evanhoe was the Chief Fundraiser for Central Cal for (R) Gov. Earl Warren and (R) President Eisenhower, are last great President in my opinion, so I have seen both sides, I am now a Solid Independent, so this summer I ask 1,000 visitors who got into my CAB about Obama, only 1, that's ONE out of more than 1,000, said they would vote for him. These conversations lasted 15 to 22 mins. Airport to Teton Village or Town. #1 dislike of Obama, was his failure to convict any one from Wall Street, for corruption & Fraud WORD HERE is FAILED.
#2 was the Economy. Here they all said he lacks hands on knowledge of business, because he has always been a ward of the government one way or the other.
OBAMA MUST GO......he is a complete failure....makes BUSH look like a genius!
I voted for OBAMA but believe me that isn't going to happen again, the Old Saying
Here "Fool Me Once shame You, fool me twice shame on ME," that won't happen.
DUMP OBAMA and save the USA...............
Goldman-Sachs for Corruption and Fraud, because he took over a million dollars from Goldman-Sachs alone in his last campaign. Obama is an absolute PHONY
Now he sends a Job bill that he knows it will not pass. He should have done this back when he had control of Congress. He would not have been in a position to raise the debt ceiling if he would have raise taxes. He should not have negotiated and accepted the reduction of social services since by doing so; it would be the same as taxing the poor and the middle class. You know what upsets me the most of President Obama? The fact that during his campaign he would compare himself with President Ronald Ragan as if that was a good thing. But would not mention or recognize President Bill Clinton. Just a reminder to everyone in the 8 years of President Clinton there were 43 million jobs created and we had raised TAXES, during Presidents Bush term we reduced taxes and only 3 million jobs were created. And President Obama left things the same way Bush had them and we are now in a working man and woman crisis. You could also go to Factcheck.org and ask the question: Does the US economy do better when taxes are high? It will respond that in the history of this country is has shown that the economy does better when taxes are raised.
We need to create good local jobs. We need to break dependency of crude oil and push for algae oil production. (Look for Fred Tennant in Florida) We need to bring the made in America pride back to our country. We need to promote Unions in all states. Lead in technology as we once did. Send a man to Mars. Rebuild our infrastructure. All these things create jobs and stimulate the private sector to come up with new inventive ideas.
I am a common person. I’m not a graduate from Harvard or from any Ivy League university. Once out of college I have never taken any government help. Even though I strongly believe that there are those in need and as one of the wealthiest nations on earth we should provide for those in need. Not cut their services. We need to have a real Universal healthcare. We need students to have access to universities with out the worries of how they are going to pay for it. There are children in OUR country right now going to bed hungry, and that should not be happening.
I sat down the other day with my son and some of his friends and I said, “I want to apologize for what my generation is doing to your future “.
The good news is we can still fix this.
I have to worry just like most Americans on how I am going to pay my mortgage next month, is my electric bill going to be so large that I won’t be able to eat good so I can pay it. Hoping that the price of fuel stays low enough so I can afford going to work.
I have been running my business for over 15 years. I know what it takes to run a business with a tight budget. I know how hard it is to negotiate with people who want to save a buck. I would love to have a debate with President Obama and ask him; why did he not raise taxes when he could? Why he did not concentrate on job creation which would have stopped some of the mortgage foreclosure? Why did he not support the unions the way he could have? Why we have secret wars? Why did he let the republicans come up with the upper hand on every single negotiation? Why do we have more poor today than when Bush was president? Why is it that you just don’t lead?
I think it is time we send a Democrat from the people to the White House. I will find a way to make the right things happen. My name is Jerry Fariza and I am a common Jerry running for President.
As far as the right, I do like Trump yet am not real sure about his views and ties when it comes to unions..... Romney will be forever be associated with Romney Healthcare.... Huckabee, not sure about him. Would Huckabee be tuff enough?
Hillary Clinton is the only one with the best shot to defeat Barack Obama in the primaries. No other Democrat is man enough. They're all weak-kneed.
When Democrats had control of the House and Senate, they could have easily overturn extending Bush Tax Cuts to the wealthiest and they didn't, because this wasn't a priority. So now they have to wait until they expire in January, 2012, I believe. But it doesn't matter if Republicans meet their goal and sustain House majority and gain Senate majority and President Obama loses the election.
Because many that supported President Obama in 2008 are disappointed in him catering to Republicans they didn't bother to vote in 2010 and this is the result. Republicans and Teapublicans are a bunch of selfish and greedy individuals.
If the economy doesn't change for the better come 2012 election, as Axerold stated, President Obama is going to have a "titanic battle." This is the reason Republicans voted against every bill that would/might create jobs. Their objective is to win and make Barack Obama a one-term president. This is a fact they don't hide and constantly pontificate. So the bottom is electing more Democrats isn't the problem, energizing enough Obama supporters to go to the polls to vote is or will be.
The change to Congress in 2012, when Republicans won the majority in the House, was because of an enormous loss of jobs, due to the Wall Street theft, a housing crisis, and a war that lasted too long. Voters were mistaken in thinking that Republicans would fix the economy and bring back more jobs. Their plan, as we now know it, was to do nothing in hopes of making O'bama a one term president. How pathetic! The country should come first, before political considerations.
You're right, Republicans are greedy and selfish, which is a contributing factor to why we are not seeing a quicker recovery. We need to be reminded that, had our previous "Republican" president continued the war in Afghanistan, it probably wouldn't have lasted ten years. Money and lives would have been saved and the deficit wouldn't be as big an issue. We can't change past decisions, but a little more cooperation from Congress would be a great start. There is no way, that either party can repair the damage to our economy overni...
The change to Congress in 2012, when Republicans won the majority in the House, was because of an enormous loss of jobs, due to the Wall Street theft, a housing crisis, and a war that lasted too long. Voters were mistaken in thinking that Republicans would fix the economy and bring back more jobs. Their plan, as we now know it, was to do nothing in hopes of making O'bama a one term president. How pathetic! The country should come first, before political considerations.
You're right, Republicans are greedy and selfish, which is a contributing factor to why we are not seeing a quicker recovery. We need to be reminded that, had our previous "Republican" president continued the war in Afghanistan, it probably wouldn't have lasted ten years. Money and lives would have been saved and the deficit wouldn't be as big an issue. We can't change past decisions, but a little more cooperation from Congress would be a great start. There is no way, that either party can repair the damage to our economy overnight; but, when we vote, we should choose people who will at least make an effort; and do no further harm.
The Republican party is the party of and for business and have been obstructionists at every opportunity. We can't expect them to make the changes we need. Their Republican philosophy is "What is good for business, is good for the public." That is not so, however, when their plans enrich their Corporate friends, at the expense of the hard-working middle class. The people will not buy it, and their voices will be heard loud and clear at the polls in 2012.
I agree. The economy didn't get this way overnight and it's sure not going to get better overnight either. A mess is so easy to get into and hard as hell to get out of sometimes. Right now is one of those sometimes.
The only person capable of pulling most people together is Ron Paul. His support base cuts across party lines and ideological views. He has people who don't like him but there's no doubt he's qualified, intelligent, honest... and he backs it all up because if you question his intellect, he'll drown you with his accomplishments and let you verify everything he says whereas with Obama... we have to let his supporters tell us how intelligent they know he is when none of them have any proof anymore than anyone else to back it up lol.
Hillary has already said she's not running and if Obama wins she's not serving in his cabinet for a second term... the question no one's asking is if she would serve if another Democrat beats him lol.
I'd love to see other Democrats take him on and if they are honest, after this Libya affair and the revelations of yet another secret deal allowing Saudi Arabia to send aid to leaders in Bahrain to put down demonstrators while we bombed the hell out of Libya because they voted to let us do it... I think most Democrats want to see Obama replaced but because they can't see him as anything but a victim because he's black, they can't bring themselves to admit it.
Democrats should elect Democratic representatives to the House and Senate and we will have jobs. The House Republicans should never again be allowed to hold our debt hostage, in order to get their way. For Republicans, money is the answer to getting control of elections... (Those who have the power make the rules). Don't give them the power! Our President should be the choice of the people...not the corporations! No one should be allowed to buy an election.
Right now, Herman Cain might prove the strongest candidate already declaring he will run for the Republicans but we don't know a lot about him.
Remember something though... almost nobody knew anything about Obama in 2008 either and he won.